GENERAL
Diabetes SA Wellness: Meeting to be held on tonight, May 8 in the Caritas Hall, 18 West Street, Newton Park, at 19:15 for 19:30. Registered dietitian Renique Van der Vwyer will answer ‘Food: What is a ‘diabetic Diet’? All are welcome. Contact Martin or Elizabeth at 082 579 9059.
Boot Sale: The Bluewater Bay Community Church boot sale will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 07:00 to 12:00. Cost is R30. Contact Colleen on WhatsApp at 082 858 8447.
Hop & Malt: Aurora fundraiser – a potjie competition at African Sky’s Venue, 121 Nassau Road, Theescombe, on May 11, from 09:00 to 15:00. Contact Juliet at 082 870 8859 or Barry at 084 401 9750.
EP Bonsai Society: The monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, May 11, at Newton Park Methodist Church hall on the corner of Newton Street and 3rd Avenue, from 11:00 onwards. International and African bonsai fundi Org Exly will give a demo/talk and advice on wild olive trees. Senior growers are available for advice by appointment. Non-members welcome for a donation of R20, refreshments included. Contact Jenny at 083 999 1058.
Victory Raceway: The 5th Round of Club, 3rd Round Regional Championships and the annual 2.1 Challenge will take place on May 11 at Victory Raceway in Victoria Drive, Walmer. Gates open at 13:00 and racing starts at 17:00. Entry is R70 per adult and R30 for children u/12.
Contact Maggie at 082 656 8830.
Gorge Market: Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Gorge Market on May 12, from 09:00 to 14:00 at Slipperfields. There will be awesome stalls to browse, music, kids’ activities, and more. Enjoy free entry and plenty of parking. Craft beer and local wines will be available. Slipperfields is offering a special Mother’s Day lunch. Bookings are essential at info@slipperfields.co.za or 071 856 5787. Upperdeck cruises also offer a bus trip out to the market. Book at 060 894 6168.
CTK Parish Fete: The fête will take place on Saturday, May 25, from 08:00 to 15:00. There will be food, games, prizes, and music. Stalls from R250 are available. Contact Denis May, Nadia Damons, Michael Loggenberg, or Candice Constance at 041 432 2465 or 084 582 8223.
Boeremusiekfees: Die Oos-Kaap Tradisionele Boeremusiekfees sal op 7 en 8 Junie in die Ernest Swanepoel-saal in Despatch plaasvind. Die koste is R100 per persoon, per dag, of R180 vir die naweek. Geen kroeg. Bring eie koelboks. R50 vir twee persone, per dag. Ten bate van die SA Weermag Veterane. Kontak Susan by 082 771 0943.
- We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Laubscher Park West, at 14:30 for 15:00. Let us help you research your family tree. Contact John Wilmot at 068 802 1518 or Alan Montgomery at 084 981 8491.
Gqeberha Central Men’s Shed: They meet every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Athenaeum, Athol Fugard Terrace (Belmont Terrace), between Castle Hill and Military Road, opposite the Supreme Court. Whats-App Willie at 061 455 6464, or Robert at 083 697 1800.
RELIGIOUS
Hi’s Place Developing Centre: They have a church service every Sunday at 09:00. There will be an Ascension Day service on May 9 at 09:00. May’s healing services will be on May 4 and 18 at 17:00. All are welcome. For more info, call, SMS, or WhatsApp Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294, or e-mail pastorchristo@hisplacedevelopingcentre.co.za.
City Lights Church: We’re a family-style, Bible-based church, affiliated with the Advance group of churches. We meet every Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall, at the end of Alan Drive in Walmer Downs. WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197 for more info.
